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Dulcey

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How to Pronounce Dulcey

Pronounced DUL-see /ˈdʌl.si/Medium

Meaning: Dulcey is a spelling of Dulcie/Dulce, from Latin dulcis, 'sweet'; the same root gives 'dulcet' and the medieval name Dowsabel (douce et belle, 'sweet and fair').Medium

In 30 seconds: Dulcey means 'sweet' β€” a variant of Dulcie from Latin dulcis (said 'DUL-see'). A tiny, tender vintage name.
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningDulcey is a spelling of Dulcie/Dulce, from Latin dulcis, 'sweet'; the same root gives 'dulcet' and the medieval name Dowsabel (douce et belle, 'sweet and fair').
U.S. rank (1972)#6102 β†˜ Falling
1972 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1968
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 105

Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 196819671972

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Dulcey is a form of Dulcie, from Latin dulcis, 'sweet'. The name is charming and rare; its brief American appearance was a small blip rather than a wave.

Recorded only across a handful of years around 1970, Dulcey never caught on; it remains a sweet, obscure choice and the Dulcie spelling is the better-known form.

Did you know? Dulcey shares its root with 'dulcet' and with the old English name Dowsabel, from the French phrase douce et belle, 'sweet and beautiful'.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name β€” Dulcie β€” etymology, Latin dulcis 'sweet'

Variations

DulcieDulceDulcia

Nicknames

Dulce

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Dulcey mean?

Dulcey is a form of Dulcie, from Latin dulcis, meaning 'sweet'.

How do you pronounce Dulcey?

It's said DUL-see /ˈdʌl.si/ β€” two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Dulcey a boy or girl name?

Dulcey is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Dulcey?

Dulcey is very rare and appeared only briefly in U.S. records around the early nineteen-seventies.

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